2010 Lotus Elan Concept
The Lotus Elan is the beating heart of the new Lotus line-up. With a 2 2 variant, the Lotus Elan should be the only car you need. Set for release during the second half of 2013, the Lotus Elan features a 4.0 litre V6 pressure charged engine capable of delivering up to 450 PS and taking into consideration its relative light weight of 1,295kg, the Lotus Elan’s performance edges on supercar.
From a styling perspective, the Lotus Elan is built like an athlete with a muscular physique and perfect poise. It’s a thoroughbred, rigid with tension, ambitious and addictive, nothing but best in class will suffice for this car. In keeping with the rest of the new Lotus range, the Elan features optional hybrid technology with KERS.
Lotus Elan Specification
* Layout: 2 seater (optional 2 2), mid-engined, rear wheel drive
* Engine: Petrol, hybrid optional
* Hybrid technology: Optional KERS
* Cylinder: V6
* Capacity: 4.0 litre
* Power/Torque: 450 PS / 465 Nm
* Rev limit: 7,800 rpm
* 0-100 km/h: 3.5 seconds
* Top speed: 310 km/h
* CO2/km: 199 g/km (using optional hybrid)
* Weight: 1,295 kg
* Seats: 2
* Transmission: 7 Speed DCT
* Drive: RWD
* Start of production: Summer 2013
* Enters the market: Autumn 2013
* Price indication: Circa £75,000
2010 Lotus Eterne Concept
The Lotus Eterne is a true four door, four seater sports GT. Power and grace, performance and elegance, beauty and strength all in one stunning package. With a 5.0 litre pressure charged V8 engine delivering up to 620 PS the Lotus Eterne is aiming for best in class performance and efficiency.
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2010 Lotus Elise Concept
The Lotus Elise you can buy now is still a fantastic car, make no mistake, Lotus remain very proud of it, but this is a natural progression for us moving forward. The Elise 2015 will also be class-leading in terms of performance and efficiency but it will do more than that it will take the Lotus Elise model to the forefront of its class across the board.”
The design of the Lotus Elise 2015 is perfect for the target market, it’s young, strong, confident, verging on ruthless, it mirrors the engineering and technology. It’s the next generation Elise for a new generation of Lotus drivers.
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2010 Lotus Esprit Concept
The Lotus Esprit concept, powered by a 5.0 litre V8 pressure charged engine delivering up to 620 PS, the Lotus Esprit retains exceptional performance through it’s unique lightweight design making it the ultimate expression of Lotus supercar ownership. It is the supercar that will redefine ride and handling, performance, comfort and exclusivity.
The styling of the Lotus Esprit echoes the performance with strong lines throughout the sleek low body. The symmetry through the mass and proportion of the Lotus Esprit give it an intense look, it’s the perfect example of the new Lotus DNA in action.
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2010 Lotus Elite Concept
The Lotus Elite Concept, set for release in spring 2014, this is an innovative, exciting GT that will set a new benchmark in design, performance and emissions. And it’s not all about sleek lines and stunning bodywork with this particular 2 2, what hides beneath this shark like exterior perfectly does the aesthetics justice. A front-mid positioned 5.0l V8 engine delivering up to 620 PS meaning drivers can expect to go from 0-100 km/h in approximately 3.5 to 3.7 seconds.
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